Viewing Options for the 2026 MLB Playoffs and World Series
The 2026 MLB playoffs are set to commence on Tuesday, September 29, culminating in the World Series, which will be broadcast on FOX. The postseason will feature coverage across multiple networks, including NBC, FOX, FS1, and TBS, with varying streaming options depending on the round.
The postseason schedule includes the Wild Card Series starting on September 29, followed by the Division Series on October 3, the League Championship Series on October 11, and the World Series beginning on October 23. Game 1 of the World Series is scheduled for October 23, with Game 7, if necessary, on October 31.
Twelve teams will qualify for the postseason, with six from each league. The two top-seeded division winners in both leagues will receive first-round byes, while the remaining teams will compete in a best-of-three Wild Card Series. The Division Series will be best-of-five, and both the League Championship Series and World Series will follow a best-of-seven format.